How much does it cost to rent in Orange Park, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Orange Park, FL is $1,745. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Orange Park cheaper than other Florida cities?

Orange Park is among the more affordable cities in Florida, ranking #250 out of 288 cities at $1,745/mo.

When was Orange Park rent data last updated?

Orange Park rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Orange Park

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Pop. 9,055·250th most expensive in Florida·Orange Park rents are up 7.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,745/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$220

Rising (Monthly)

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Orange Park · $1,745

More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Orange Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,745/mo

Expected by trend

$1,897/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Orange Park's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,470

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,845

3 BR

$2,305

4 BR+

$2,920

Research median

$1,845/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$20,940/yr

At $1,745/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Orange Park, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,055

Median income

$77,106

Median age

49.1

Renters

44.4%

Age distribution

17.6%

15.5%

26.5%

13.4%

27.1%

Under 1817.6%

18–3415.5%

35–5426.5%

55–6413.4%

65+27.1%

Gender

51.7%

48.3%

Male51.7%

Female48.3%

Race & ethnicity

64.5%

22.7%

White64.5%

Black22.7%

Hispanic6.3%

Asian7%

Education (25+)

24.7%

36.3%

30.2%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma24.7%

Some college36.3%

Bachelor's+30.2%

Housing tenure

55.6%

44.4%

Owner55.6%

Renter44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Orange Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,342 → $1,745

up 30.0%

Income

$70,929 → $77,106

up 8.7%

Population

8,682 → 9,055

up 4.3%

Renter share

40.3% → 44.4%

+4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

32.3% → 30.2%

-2.1 pts

Median age

44.7 → 49.1

+4.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Orange Park, FL has climbed by $403 per month, settling near $1,745 after starting the period at $1,342. Median household income grew from $70,929 to $77,106 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,682 to 9,055 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 44.4% of households rent today, against 40.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 32.3% to 30.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Orange Park, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Orange Park on your salary?

At $1,745/mo, how Orange Park rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 23.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 33.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 29.1% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 16.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 12.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 35.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 32.2% income

stretched

By apartment size

Orange Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Orange Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Orange Park

About renting in Orange Park, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orange Park is $1,745/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,845/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,550/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,305/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($77,106/yr), Orange Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange Park an affordable city for renters?

Orange Park is considered affordable for renters. At $1,745/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($77,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,745/mo in Orange Park. The local median household income is $77,106/yr, meaning the typical Orange Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orange Park?

Rent in Orange Park has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Orange Park neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Orange Park are 32073 ($1,567/mo), and 32065 ($1,898/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Orange Park is $1,745/mo.

How does Orange Park rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Orange Park is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #250 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,745/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orange Park?

Jacksonville is nearby and more affordable at $1,600/mo, which is $145 less than Orange Park.

What percentage of Orange Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of Orange Park households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. Orange Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orange Park rent compare to the national average?

Orange Park's median rent of $1,745/mo is $220 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #250 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,745/mo, rent takes ~27% of Orange Park's median household income ($77,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange Park 27%Benchmark 30%

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